as in genderless
suitable to or for either sex
the androgynous hairdos favored by the hip an actor whose androgynous looks are at the heart of his appeal
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His art explored fluid identities and challenged gender norms, often showcasing an androgynous elegance that was revolutionary for its time.
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Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
The creepy new wave track, with its minor-key, sci-fi synths and androgynous vocals, harmonized impeccably with the scene’s ominous visuals.
—Rich Juzwiak, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The character is an androgynous misfit, with intended humor deriving from those around Pat not being able to figure out Pat’s gender.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Take Amari Frazier, an extraordinarily sensitive performer of almost androgynous qualities.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
The creepy new wave track, with its minor-key, sci-fi synths and androgynous vocals, harmonized impeccably with the scene’s ominous visuals.
—Rich Juzwiak, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The character is an androgynous misfit, with intended humor deriving from those around Pat not being able to figure out Pat’s gender.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Take Amari Frazier, an extraordinarily sensitive performer of almost androgynous qualities.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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